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US stocks rose Monday, with the Dow finishing at a fresh record as markets greeted Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, while oil prices retreated on hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The Dow climbed one percent to a second straight all-time closing high on news of the selection of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to lead the critical economic policy position. A widely respected figure on Wall Street, Bessent is seen as being in favor of growth and deficit reduction policies and not known overly fond of trade tariffs. The market "breathed a sigh of relief" at Bessent's selection, said Art Hogan from B. Riley Wealth Management. But after an initial surge Monday, the gains in US equities moderated somewhat. While investors are enthusiastic about the possibility of tax cuts and regulatory relief under Trump, "we do have to face the potential for tariffs being a negative as well as a very tight market around immigration, which is not positive for the economy," Hogan said. Earlier, equity gains were limited in Europe as growth concerns returned to the fore with Germany's Thyssenkrupp announcing plans to cut or outsource 11,000 jobs in its languishing steel division. Currently around 27,000 people are employed in the steel division, which has been battered by high production costs and fierce competition from Asian rivals. Elsewhere, crude oil prices fell decisively as Israel's security cabinet prepared to decide whether to accept a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah, an official said Monday. The United States, the European Union and the United Nations have all pushed in recent days for a truce in the long-running hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which flared into all-out war in late September. Speaking on condition of anonymity, an Israeli official told AFP the security cabinet "will decide on Tuesday evening on the ceasefire deal." And bitcoin's push toward $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark last week, on hopes that Trump would enact policies to bring the cryptocurrency more into the mainstream. Bitcoin was recently trading under $96,000, having set a record high of $99,728.34 Friday -- the digital currency has soared about 50 percent in value since Trump's election. This week's data includes a reading of consumer confidence and an update of personal consumption prices, a key inflation indicator. Those reporting earnings include Best Buy, Dell and Dick's Sporting Goods. Sign up to get our free daily email of the biggest stories! New York - Dow: UP 1.0 percent at 44,736.57 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 0.3 percent at 5,987.37 (close) New York - Nasdaq: UP 0.3 percent at 19,054.84 (close) London - FTSE 100: UP 0.4 percent at 8,291.68 (close) Paris - CAC 40: FLAT at 7,257.47 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: UP 0.4 percent at 19,405.20 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 1.3 percent at 38,780.14 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: DOWN 0.4 percent at 19,150.99 (close) Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 percent at 3,263.76 (close) Euro/dollar: UP at $1.0495 from $1.0418 on Friday Pound/dollar: UP at $1.2564 from $1.2530 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 154.23 yen from 154.78 yen Euro/pound: UP at 83.51 pence from 83.14 pence West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 3.2 percent at $68.94 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 2.9 percent at $73.01 per barrel bur-jmb/dwNone
From Maui to the Caribbean, Thanksgiving tournaments a beloved part of college basketballSio Silica is planning to try again with a controversial mining project in the same spot using the same method that the province rejected less than a year ago, but this time with more community engagement. Feisal Somji, the president and CEO of the Alberta-based mining company, said in an interview with CTV News that his company is hoping to submit a new proposal for a silica sand project in the new year. “We've never left Manitoba. We've always been here. We do want to proceed with the new application when the timing is right,” he said. In February, the province rejected a proposal from Sio Silica to set up a mining operation in an area near Vivian, Man. Manitoba’s premier and environment minister said the environmental concerns outweighed ‘uncertain’ economic benefits. “The technology that Sio is proposing to use is a new method of extraction. With this unproven approach, we cannot guarantee the safety of drinking water for future generations in this part of Manitoba,” Kinew said at the time. “For these reasons, we are saying no to Sio and refusing the license today.” Read More: Manitoba refuses licence for controversial silica sand extraction project Sio Silica had previously proposed extracting up to 1.36 million tonnes of silica sand per year by drilling wells into the area’s water aquifer over 24 years. Somji confirmed his company is going to give it another try under the name Project SiMbA. “The location is still the same as what we were working through the last time. We're looking at a facility down close to the Town of Vivian in the RM of Springfield,” he said, adding the proposed method for extracting the silica sand would also be the same. “We still believe that, and we've been trying to demonstrate that the process that we want to use is safe.” A report by the Clean Environment Commission (CEC) found that while some of the risks identified may have a low probability of occurring, there are uncertainties about the impact on water quality due to the project's experimental nature. You can read the full CEC report online . The project had faced fierce opposition from some residents in the community who feared the project could affect their drinking water – supplied by the same aquifer Sio Silica would want to drill into. When asked what would be different this time around, Somji said his company will be incorporating the recommendations made in the CEC report, along with comments his company has gathered during engagement sessions throughout the province. “We're looking to bring all that together in an application that answers and provides solutions to all of those concerns that were expressed in the past,” he said. Somji said at this point he hasn’t had any discussions with the province about a new application. CTV News had reached out for comment from Tracy Schmidt, Manitoba’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change. A press secretary for Schmidt told CTV News the province hasn’t received any application and is unable to comment on something they haven’t received. “The demand for a high-purity silica like the one sitting here in Manitoba is only increasing on a daily basis,” Somji told CTV News. “We're hopeful that the government will be open to discussions about a new application because of the economic opportunities and the jobs that will go with it.” This is a developing story. More to come.
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Fake Elon Musk pictures used for engagement scamsBy combining AI technology with a commitment to social welfare, the KuaiShou Kelin AI Director Cooperative Program is paving the way for a new paradigm of content creation—one that is driven by a sense of purpose and social responsibility. In a time when the digital landscape is saturated with content, the program offers a unique opportunity for users to make a meaningful impact and connect with audiences on a deeper level.Atletico Madrid and Atalanta scored six apiece and Bayer Leverkusen five while Robert Lewandowski reached 100 Champions League goals. Manchester City’s crisis deepened as they surrendered a three-goal lead late in the game to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord in the Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s side avoided the indignity of a sixth successive defeat in all competitions and looked on course for a welcome victory thanks to a double from Erling Haaland – the first from the penalty spot – and a deflected effort from Ilkay Gundogan. Yet Guardiola was left with his head in hands as Feyenoord roared back in the last 15 minutes with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Sergio Gimenez and David Hancko, two of them after Josko Gvardiol errors. Arsenal delivered the statement Champions League win Mikel Arteta had demanded as they swept aside Sporting Lisbon 5-1. Arteta wanted his team to prove their European credentials, and goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track in style following the 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan last time out. A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. Paris St Germain were left in serious of danger of failing to progress in the Champions League as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Kim Min-jae’s header late in the first half was enough to send PSG to a third defeat in the competition this season, leaving them six points off the automatic qualification places for the last 16 with three games to play. Luis Enrique’s side, who had Ousmane Dembele sent off, were deservedly beaten by Bayern who dominated chances and possession. Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid were 6-0 winners away to Sparta Prague, Julian Alvarez and Angel Correa each scoring twice whilst there were also goals from Marcos Llorente and Antoine Griezmann. Barcelona ended tournament debutants Brest’s unbeaten start with a 3-0 victory courtesy of two goals from Robert Lewandowski – one a penalty – and Dani Olmo. Lewandowski’s first was his 100th Champions League goal, only the third man to reach the mark after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. A Castello Lukeba own goal saw Inter Milan go top of the standings with a narrow 1-0 win over RB Leipzig at San Siro, whilst Bayer Leverkusen were emphatic victors against Red Bull Salzburg, Florian Wirtz scoring twice to move Xabi Alonso’s side into the automatic qualification places. Atalanta continued their strong start, albeit whilst conceding a first goal in Europe this season in a 6-1 win away to Young Boys, whilst Tammy Abraham scored the decisive goal as AC Milan beat Slovan Bratislava 3-2.
In conclusion, Xiaohua's impeccable haircut for Xiang Zuo not only showcased his talent and expertise but also emphasized the significance of grooming in the world of celebrities. The 30-minute session served as a masterclass in precision, collaboration, and creativity, leaving a lasting impact on both the actor and his audience. As the buzz around the haircut continues to grow, one thing is certain – Xiaohua's artistry has once again set a new standard for star quality in the realm of celebrity grooming.LISBON, -- Just when were starting to wobble, Martin Odegaard produced a match-defining moment of quality. Manager Mikel Arteta will hope that can apply to their season as a whole after a difficult run of results in which the absence of their captain was keenly felt. Managers bemoaning injuries is nothing new -- and it can often serve as a useful distraction from other issues -- but Odegaard's return from an ankle injury has coincided with a dramatic upturn in their performances, continuing with Tuesday's impressive 5-1 demolition of Sporting Lisbon in the . "He is an unbelievable player and the day he returned, there was a big smile on my face," said of Odegaard. "You can see the chemistry we have, how much I enjoy playing with him. So I am happy he is back and I hope he stays fit for the rest of the season." Sporting went into this game unbeaten across 19 matches this season and fresh off beating here at Estadio Jose Alvalade just three weeks ago, with 's hat-trick confirming his status as one of Europe's hottest properties. Manager Ruben Amorim has since departed for and Gyokeres was a peripheral figure on Tuesday night, with Arsenal's opening 45 minutes ranking as their finest half of football of the season. It was a quintessential European away performance: clinical in attack, disciplined and dogged in defence. Their 3-0 half-time lead -- coming through goals from , and -- was thoroughly deserved, the first two emanating from a right-wing combination Sporting simply could not cope with. Odegaard's tendency to drift to the right flank to link up with Saka is a familiar pattern of play, but one so many teams struggle to combat: found that out to their cost last weekend when being soundly beaten at Emirates Stadium. With showing promising signs of being a more-than-able deputy for regular right-back (he'll be out until the New Year following knee surgery), Arsenal's potency down that wing was such that 65% of their attacks came via that channel in the first half. Timber set up Martinelli for the opener, while Saka found Havertz for the second on 22 minutes. Gabriel's third was a header from a corner, extending their impressive set-piece record, but after put a dent in their defensive record with a near post finish two minutes into the second half, Sporting sensed an improbable comeback. Arsenal began to exhibit nerves. Passes were misplaced, the pressure began to build, goalkeeper was booked for timewasting. And then suddenly, Odegaard burst forward, cruising past Inacio and somehow, off balance but still purposeful, he worked his way into the box, where could only foul him and concede a penalty. Saka drilled home the spot-kick before substitute added a late fifth, but Odegaard was the chief architect. He has more touches of the ball (82) than any other Arsenal player aside from Timber (84) and he didn't even play the final 12 minutes, rested with Saturday's tricky trip to West Ham in mind. There is skepticism about the overall quality of the Portuguese league, but Arsenal made the gulf in class look massive here, which is to their considerable credit. For a start, Tuesday marked the first time Arsenal have scored five goals away from home in the Champions League since October, 2008. After coming into this game facing legitimate questions about their durability on the road in Europe -- Arsenal hadn't scored an away goal in this competition since December, during a run of one win in eight matches -- this was an emphatic response. Asked if this was the best European away performance of his five-year tenure, Arteta was clear. "For sure, especially against the opponent that we played in their home," he said post-match. "I don't think they've lost here in 18 months. They've been in top form, they've been better than everyone they've played here. To play to that level, with the fluidity that we've done today ... I'm very pleased." Arteta raised eyebrows when he described their 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan as the best they had played in a big European game for years, but that faith was thoroughly vindicated here. "It's true that the result is very different," he said. "But with the performance and identity of what I saw against Inter I was very pleased. I knew that in that pathway good things were going to happen in Europe. Today we've been able to do that and replicate it and be more efficient in the opposition half. Very pleased because the team has played with so much courage. They are so good and watching them live I realise how good they are." Arteta also believes the return of several players from injury has increased the competitiveness in training, which in turn raises the level of performance. That said, Odegaard's return feels most transformative when he plays like this. The learned it last weekend and on Tuesday, the Champions League got the same message.
Moreover, the WeChat Pay function has simplified my financial transactions, allowing me to pay bills, transfer money, and make purchases with just a few taps on my phone. Gone are the days of carrying around a bulky wallet - now, all I need is my smartphone and WeChat to handle my day-to-day payments.In conclusion, the tech landscape is constantly evolving, with new developments and challenges shaping the industry. The Market Regulation Bureau's investigation into NVIDIA, the debunking of false rumors regarding vehicle inspections, and Xiaomi's entry into the automotive market all underscore the dynamic nature of technology and business. As we navigate these changes, it is crucial to stay informed, fact-check information, and embrace innovation to drive progress and growth in the tech sector.Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in coup plot, police report alleges
Sean Combs ’ physical violence was allegedly directed at both his romantic partners and personal employees, with the music mogul accused of once attempting to beat down a woman’s door with a hammer. Prosecutors for the Southern District of New York leveled the new accusations against Combs on Monday as they argued against his release from jail. The 55-year-old has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn without bail since his arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges on Sept. 16. (Combs pleaded not guilty to the three charges. If convicted, he stands to serve 15 years to life in prison.) U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian is expected to make a decision this week on whether Combs will be released. Combs’ attorneys have proposed a sizable $50 million bail package, in which Combs would be monitored 24/7 by a private security firm from a three-bedroom apartment on the Upper East Side. His trial is currently set for May 2025. However, prosecutors vehemently oppose Combs’ release, claiming that he has been continually tampering with witnesses and alleged victims — even from the MDC , using other inmates’ phone numbers and unauthorized methods of communication to contact third parties. (Combs’ team has denied any obstruction allegations against their client.) Prosecutors also claim that Combs presents a danger to the community, alleging that he has an extensive history of physical violence towards romantic partners, including once attempting to beat down a woman’s door with a hammer. “Often behind closed doors, the defendant engaged in acts of violence against women, including throwing them to the ground, dragging them by their hair, kicking, shoving, punching, and slapping them,” prosecutors allege in court documents. “He manipulated, coerced, and extorted women, including by plying them with drugs, threatening to withhold financial support, and threatening to disseminate sex tapes that the defendant had made of their sexual encounters. He [intimidated] women, including by displaying firearms, threatening them, showing up at their homes unannounced, and attempting to beat down the door — on one occasion with a hammer.” Editor’s picks The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time Prosecutors widened the scope of Combs’ alleged abuse to his employees, who “have described the defendant threatening to kill them, throwing objects at them, and being struck, punched, and shoved by the defendant, and seeing him do the same to others,” according to court documents. Throughout the 13-page letter, prosecutors argue that there are no measures that would satisfy conditions of Combs’ release. Combs has suggested that he could be monitored around the clock by a private security team. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, had previously floated to the court hiring the company Sage Intelligence Group for the job. That company’s director is Herman Weisberg, a well-known private detective who has worked on several high-profile cases, including for Harvey Weinstein’s defense lawyers. The issue, prosecutors point out, is that Weisberg is “already working as a private investigator” for Combs and was “contacting witnesses — a fact that was not disclosed by the defense to the Court or to the Government prior to or at the hearing.” And in a minor point to the government’s opposition to bail, they accuse Combs of breaking a gag order that his team insisted on by orchestrating a social media campaign for his birthday on Nov. 5. Prosecutors claim that Combs had his children post a video of themselves celebrating his birthday with the intention of influencing a future jury pool. Referencing a gag order in President Donald Trump’s since-dismissed federal election interference case, Combs’ team argues that a “heightened standard” to what constitutes breaking the order should apply in Combs’ case. Like Trump, they argue, Combs has “a greater constitutional claim than other trial participants ... to criticize and speak out against the prosecution and the criminal trial process that seek to take away his liberty.” Related Content Kanye West Sued for 'Pornographic Gagging' of Model on Video Set Rebel Wilson Loses Bid To Toss Defamation Suit Filed by 'The Deb' Producers Conor McGregor Loses Sexual Assault Civil Trial, Ordered to Pay Victim $250,000 Jonathan Majors' Ex-Girlfriend Settles Assault, Defamation Lawsuit This is Combs’ third attempt at release after having been denied by two previous judges. He currently has an appeal pending in the Second Circuit, which will likely move forward if Judge Subramanian denies his request. Prosecutors have voiced concerns that if released, Combs could potentially speak with witnesses and alleged victims. In the lead-up to his arrest, Combs was accused of speaking with a male escort who testified in the grand jury and later deleting those messages. He is also accused of trying to feed a “false narrative” to a woman the government identified as Victim-2 after the woman said reading Casandra “Cassie” Ventura’s lawsuit was like reading her own “sexual trauma.” (Combs’ team denied this woman is a victim.) In mid-September, SDNY unveiled their 14-page indictment against Combs . The case is largely built around the experiences of Combs’ ex-partner Ventura. The R&B singer sued Combs for sex trafficking and sexual abuse in November 2023, claiming that throughout their decade-long relationship, Combs forced her to engage in sexual acts with male sex workers. Ventura alleges that she was threatened with physical violence, professional retribution, potential leaks of the footage and was kept compliant through excessive drug use. The embattled music executive is also facing a growing pile of civil lawsuits . More than 30 men and women have sued Combs in New York and California, claiming they were assaulted by Combs from the 1990s and as recently as 2022. The claims come from former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard, producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, working models, aspiring artists, businessmen, security guards and people who say they were teens at the time of their alleged encounters. Combs has denied all claims of sex abuse through his reps. “As his legal team has said before, Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process,” his media team previously said in a statement to Rolling Stone .
As Inter Milan seeks to navigate the demands of domestic and European football, the clash with Lazio looms large as a critical test of their title credentials and Champions League aspirations. The outcome of their encounters with Lazio could have a significant impact on Inter's momentum, confidence, and overall trajectory in both competitions.It was reported that Lin Jing'en's downward spiral began with a series of financial misfortunes, coupled with a string of failed relationships that left his heart shattered and his bank account empty. Desperate for a glimmer of hope in the darkness that surrounded him, he resorted to begging on the streets, a last-ditch effort to survive in a world that had turned its back on him.
Comforting robotic companions donated to pediatric cancer patients courtesy of Aflac ROSEVILLE Calif. , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children in Northern California now have a cuddly companion to bring them comfort through their cancer treatment journey. Aflac Incorporated , a leading provider of health supplemental insurance in the U.S. donated the robotic ducks to Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance in Roseville Thursday. The event marks nearly 200 ducks given to Keaton's in the last two years and more than 33,000 ducks distributed free of charge since the program began in 2018. "Approximately 26 children are diagnosed with cancer each day in the United States , including the brave 'Child Cancer Warriors' supported by Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance," said Ines Rodriguez Gutzmer , Aflac senior vice president and chief Communications officer. "These incredible children, and their families, embody determination and resilience – and most of all, as we saw today, their joyful spirit continues to shine. We're thankful to the team at Keaton's for allowing us to be a part of the great work they do each and every day. Together, we're making a difference in the lives of the children, their families and their communities." My Special Aflac Duck is a social robot powered by innovative technology that helps kids prepare for medical procedures, communicate their feelings, practice distraction techniques and more. The robotic companion was designed in consult with more than 100 children, families and medical professionals in conjunction with Empath Labs. A three-year study revealed that patients reported a reduction in distress, nausea, pain and procedural anxiety compared to those in the study who had not yet received a duck. In addition, parents and caregivers reported a reduction in stress and anxiety, showing how My Special Aflac Duck helps children's support system. The duck delivery Thursday coincided with Keaton's annual Operation Gobble, where more than 20 families received Thanksgiving meal kits. "We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with Aflac to ensure that young cancer warriors and their families receive the personalized support they need throughout their journey" said Jessica Alonso , Executive Director of Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance. "This generous contribution of My Special Aflac Ducks will have a meaningful impact on the children we serve. These comforting, interactive companions provide emotional support and help children navigate the complexities of treatment, bringing much-needed smiles and strength to families during some of their most challenging moments. Together, we are empowering those we serve to face cancer with courage and hope." Since its debut in 2018 , My Special Aflac Duck has received numerous awards; it was named one of Time Magazine's 50 Best Inventions and collected the Best in Show at CES and South by Southwest, among others. The My Special Aflac Duck program is a hallmark of Aflac's more than $184 million given toward pediatric cancer and blood disorder treatment, as part of the company's commitment to support the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta . Health care providers, support organizations and families can order My Special Aflac Duck free of charge for children 3 years or older who have been diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell disease at MySpecialAflacDuck.com . ABOUT AFLAC INCORPORATED Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL), a Fortune 500 company, has helped provide financial protection and peace of mind for more than 68 years to millions of policyholders and customers through its subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan . In the U.S., Aflac is the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products. 1 In Japan , Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of cancer and medical insurance in terms of policies in force. The company takes pride in being there for its policyholders when they need us most, as well as being included in the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for 18 consecutive years (2024), Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 23 years (2024) and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year (2023). In addition, the company became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2021 and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (2023) for 10 years. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/espanol . Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability." 1 LIMRA 2023 U.S. Supplemental Health Insurance Total Market Report Media contact: Jon Sullivan , 706-763-4813 or jsullivan@aflac.com Analyst and investor contact: David A. Young , 706-596-3264, 800-235-2667 or dyoung@aflac.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/my-special-aflac-duck-lands-in-the-sacramento-valley-302313728.html SOURCE AflacIn conclusion, the launch of the AIGC Director's Collaborative Program University Tour marks a significant milestone in the evolution of film and television production in China. By harnessing the capabilities of "Ke Ling AI" and fostering collaboration among industry professionals, scholars, and emerging talents, this initiative is set to redefine the future of storytelling and shape the next chapter of creativity in the entertainment industry.
RJ Godfrey and Tyrin Lawrence each scored 14 points to help lead Georgia to a 79-72 win over visiting South Carolina State on Sunday in Athens, Ga. Asa Newell and Dakota Leffew added 12 apiece for Georgia (12-1) which rallied from a 17-point halftime deficit. Silas Demary Jr. had 11 points followed by De'Shayne Montgomery's 10, as the Bulldogs won their seventh straight game, marking their best start to a season since 1930-31 (13-0). Reserve Jayden Johnson led South Carolina State (6-9) with 16 points, followed by Michael Teal's 13 and Wilson Dubinsky's 12. South Carolina State dropped its third game in four tries entering Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play on Jan. 4. Trailing 41-24 at halftime, Demary's triple and Montgomery's dunk began a 12-5 scoring run to open the second half, pulling Georgia within 10 at the 16:18 mark. After Teal's layup extended South Carolina State's lead to 50-39, Demary's basket stamped a 7-0 Georgia run, pulling the Bulldogs within four at the 11:17 mark of the second half. Dubinsky answered with a triple on the other end, but Leffew and Demary's layups began a 14-2 Georgia run -- which was capped with Lawrence's personal 8-0 spurt. Trailing 60-55, South Carolina State cut its deficit to one after Drayton Jones' four straight points. From there, Newell's three-point play jump started an 8-0 Georgia run, stamped with Montgomery's free throw with 3:42 left. After Davion Everett split a pair of free throws to pull South Carolina State within four with 1:44 left, Georgia made seven of its eight free-throw attempts to ice the victory. Georgia connected on just one field goal early in the game until Dylan James' layup trimmed its deficit to 7-5 at the 14:44 mark. After Johnson's basket put South Carolina State ahead 13-10, Leffew's 3-pointer followed by Montgomery's free throw gave Georgia its first lead with 10:27 left in the opening half. Godfrey's pair of free throws flipped the lead to Georgia with 5:30 remaining, before Dubinsky's triple gave South Carolina State a 24-22 advantage on the ensuing possession. Georgia was held scoreless until Somto Cyril's free throws snapped a 14-0 South Carolina State run with 50 seconds left. Johnson then capped the first half with consecutive 3-pointers, giving South Carolina State a 41-24 halftime lead. --Field Level Media
Julian Reese delivered 23 points and 11 rebounds as sluggish Maryland pulled away late in a 81-66 victory over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday in College Park, Md. Derik Queen provided 18 points and 14 rebounds while Ja'Kobi Gillespie added nine points and as many assists as the Terrapins (11-2) improved to 19-0 all-time against the Hawks, with all of the wins coming by double-digit margins. In the final nonconference game for both teams, the Terrapins' Selton Miguel had 10 points and Jordan Geronimo added nine off the bench. Playing for the first time in seven days, Maryland never trailed but struggled to pull away from UMES (4-12). Ketron Shaw paced Maryland Eastern Shore with 20 points and nine rebounds. Evan Johnson scored 15 points and Christopher Flippin added 14 points and six boards for the Hawks of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, who are 0-12 against Division I schools this year. UMES kept in close in the first half as Maryland missed its first eight shots from 3-point range. The Terps held a 19-17 lead when Rodney Rice ended the drought with a corner 3 with 6:38 left in the half. About a minute later, Geronimo drained another from the same spot on the floor. In the final 53 seconds of the period, Reese wheeled inside for a three-point play, then DeShawn Harris-Smith added a buzzer-beating trey from the top of the key as Maryland took a 40-24 lead at the break. In the second half, the Hawks kept it close as Shaw continued to score in the open floor and Johnson drained a pair of 3-pointers. When Flippin made a pair of free throws with 10:08 left, he cut the Terrapins' lead to 54-48. But that's as close as the Hawks got as Maryland answered with three quick baskets. In the final 8:11, Gillespie and Miguel made 3-pointers and the duo combined on a fast break, with Gillespie feeding Miguel for a 3-point play that gave the Terrapins their biggest lead, 81-58, with 2:26 left. --Field Level Media
So mark your calendars and get ready to be swept away by the laughter and charm of "Bright Moon at the Window." This New Year, let the film be your guide to a world of absurdity and humor, where anything is possible and laughter is the best medicine. Get ready to laugh, cry, and cheer as you embark on a wild and wonderful journey with the unforgettable characters of "Bright Moon at the Window."PJ Sin Suela has had one of the busiest years of his career. The perennial fan-favorite in Puerto Rico started his career more than a decade ago on Soundcloud. His dynamic stage presence, charismatic personality, catchy delivery, and clever bars put him on the map early. By 2018, he was teaming up with Bad Bunny and charting on Billboard. He kept winning fans and building a as a thoughtful and affable rapper — and this year promised to be even bigger. In January, he kicked off a string of collab singles featuring artists such as Nanpa Básico, Charlie Sepulveda, Goyo, and Sparrow & Barbossa among others. By July, he’d started hyping up Toda Época Tiene Su Encanto ( Every Era Has Its Charms ), his new LP, which dropped in September. A quick U.S. tour launched not too long after, and he returned to Puerto Rico to headline Festival de La Esperanza, the closing campaign rally of promising gubernatorial candidate Juan Dalmau, who received the support of young voters, and even Bad Bunny’s endorsement , ahead of the election. On voting day, PJ worked as a coordinator at one of the many polling places across the island, and a week later, he was back onstage for his sold-out concert at San Juan’s Tito Puente Amphitheater. On top of all that, he’s also a practicing doctor, running a non-profit and doing monthly health clinics around Puerto Rico for communities in need. A busy year, indeed. Still, not everything went as planned. The album was a hit, but Dalmau lost the election, dealing a blow to PJ and other Puerto Ricans who hoped for sweeping change in their homeland. But through it all, PJ is finding ways to stay positive and to keep inspiring others. “You don’t need to be a politician to make change,” he says. “You can start with yourself. I think there’s gonna be people there who will want to hear that, and I hope to motivate them.” In an interview with Rolling Stone , he talks about how he’s handled the aftermath of the election in Puerto Rico and the U.S., the reaction around his new album, and what he hopes to offer fans going forward. It’s after Election Day. How hopeful did you allow yourself to get? Too much. [ Laughs .] Man, I was positive that Puerto Rico had woken up and was as desperate for a change as I was. And I do think we did see that, in the younger population, not even from just 18 year olds, but literally 12 year olds who can’t vote were paying attention, and they’ve been living through this decline since María. I woke up that day hopeful, and even at 10 p.m. when my shift [at the polling place] ended, I was still feeling hopeful. But it’s hard to go up against these parties that have been in control for 70 years. And they’ve broadcast for just as long this [fearmongering] about “communism” and losing citizenship or certain benefits if we vote for a pro-independence candidate. That fear seems to really grab hold in certain groups, more than people anticipated. So many of the older people here remember the Seventies, the Vietnam War, or the change to communism in Cuba, or the Cold War, and they carry that anxiety. [Our generation], they say “hurricane.” When [Hurricanes] Irma and María came, I only sort of protected my house. Now? I board everything up, because I lived that. And these older people, they’re the same way about that other stuff. The day after the elections, with the [pro-statehood party] winning, after saying statehood and Trump were the only way forward, Mitch McConnell comes out and says they’re absolutely not giving us statehood . And I think in part that’s why they keep trying to sell our land, piece by piece. They know until Puerto Rico isn’t [mostly] people from the United States living here, Republicans will never make us a state. That’s why [in the leaked Telegram texts that led to the 2019 mass protests that ousted ex-governor Ricardo Rosselló] Edwin Miranda said “I saw the future. It’s so wonderful. There are no Puerto Ricans.” Related Content Anxiety, Joy, and Rosie Perez: On the Ground With Queers for Kamala Puerto Rico's Archbishop Demands Trump 'Personally' Apologize After Rally Backlash Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin Voice Support for Harris After Trump Rally Comments on Puerto Rico Feid’s Night of Surprises in Puerto Rico: 45 Songs and an Avengers Reunion Do you remember any other time in the past when you felt as pessimistic and disillusioned because of politics or the news? I’ve never cried as much over politics as I did [the day after the elections.] I worked as a coordinator at my polling place, so I was up from 5 a.m. to set everything up, and clocked out at 10 p.m. So, I was tired, but I cried as if I had just been dumped by my girlfriend of 10 years. But it’s because you’re in love with your country, and it’s a deep love, that a lot of people feel too. Today I’m fine, but yesterday, if I would talk to anybody about what happened, I’d start crying. That’s why yesterday I wrote “There’s nothing to celebrate,” but people started telling me “Bro, there’s so much to celebrate. Look at all the young people who woke up early and went out to vote.” And they’re right, that’s a really positive thing. Editor’s picks The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time You mentioned working at a polling place, and you touched a bit on what you saw in that note you uploaded. Can you elaborate on the problems you saw that need addressing? The voting system in Puerto Rico is archaic. We vote by hand, with five different sheets [of paper], half of them completely unnecessary — why are we doing mock votes for the U.S. president? I know people who wrote my name in! That makes lines longer and move slower. We vote in rundown schools, with zinc ceilings in high temperatures. I had to call a buddy to bring packs of bottled water to give out to people in line, and even then, two of them fainted. I had to take care of them and send one of them to the hospital, I could barely find their pulse. There were lots of voting machine irregularities, and issues sending the results to the main hub via satellite. You have to scramble to extract the chips from the machines and take them physically to the main polling offices. I think everyone should do it at least once so they can see how it works and what goes on. It’s been two months since your album came out. How do you feel about the way your fans have responded to it? It’s been beautiful. I’m really happy, man. This album is very special. I think it’s a timeless album, because of the variety of music and the themes it touches. Not only do I feel the guest artists, because of their musicality and personality, are timeless but also we talk about patriotism, self-love, and love in general, and you can listen to it whenever. It has reggaeton, rap, bolero, salsa, bomba, drum ‘n bass... It’s a fusion of all these genres, and I feel you can listen to it over and over. We’ve played the album [on tour] at 12 different U.S. cities, plus Colombia and Chile, and after just a month people already knew the lyrics and had their favorite songs. What’s been the most surprising reaction that you’ve heard? “Escúchame,” with Chuwi ,. People think it’s a love song when it’s actually a conversation with the land, and about our relationship with our country, which makes it even more relevant now. Lorén, the lead singer of Chuwi, is talking to me as the land, asking for help, to me or to all boricuas, singing about how she’s given us so much and we’ve forgotten about her. And I’m telling her that I haven’t forgotten, that I’m here for her. And I made a post [explaining the song] and a lot of people didn’t catch that, and they were saying “Now that I hear it, it makes me cry.” Another one is “Como Antes,” which is like a bolero, and out of my comfort zone. I didn’t expect for it to become a fan favorite, but people who hear it tell me they identify with it. The message [is] of being in a relationship that you know doesn’t have a future but you hold on because you don’t trust there’s anything better after. You can apply it to many types of relationships that aren’t healthy, romantic or even family. That brings me to my next question, actually. You’ve said you wrote “Amnesia” the day your grandfather died, and you mentioned in a previous conversation you didn’t always see eye-to-eye with him. Can you talk about that, and how that relationship applied to the themes of the album? A lot of people think I’m the way I am because of my family, and my grandfather was the musician of the family. He was a gringo from Alabama who came to Puerto Rico and fell in love with a Puerto Rican woman. None of his family came for the wedding because they didn’t want him to marry a Puerto Rican. And he had Trump stickers on his car, and I’d rip them off. I got taken off family group chats because I’d talk about politics, and he’d call me and angrily yell “Stop talking about politics!” But I get along with everybody, and I learned not to talk about that around him. I didn’t have a bad relationship with him, though. I’d say I got my extroverted side from him. Our family get-togethers ended with my grandfather drunk and playing Frank Sinatra songs on the piano. At restaurants he’d get up in the middle of dinner and start singing, and everyone would clap for him. He was a character. I wrote the song the day he died, but before I found out he’d died. I finished the song, and then my dad called me with the news. But I knew he was in the hospital, and the song talks about a love that scars, and it’s crazy because at one point I wrote “You follow me like a mystery / A ghost, a cemetery.” But I was ready for his passing. He lived life to its fullest. The week before he passed I stayed with him at his home, took care of him, bathed him, and had some really nice conversations with him. Does the ephemerality of life make you see the world differently, not just in interpersonal relationships, but in a wider sense, with politics or your career. Does it give you a sense of urgency? I live pretty passionately. I’m always looking to be free. Lots of people are after the “American dream,” or after money. I just wanna have freedom. I went through that phase of wanting to lock in and finish your education and get a career, but I’d say after the pandemic I realized the most precious thing we have is our health and our time. And that’s what I live for, health and time. Plus, how can I leave a positive footprint? That’s why I talk so much about social change, and do these health workshops. I feel it’s a duty, because I’ve been privileged, from my family to my music. But as far as urgency, I think when you’re not living a lie and you’re honest, that makes it so you don’t have to get hung up on an age and you can be happy while life passes. That’s why every era has its charm... And I just live trying to make sure the next era is just as nice as the previous one. When people talk about why I’m not as big as X or Y artists, that doesn’t bother me, because I’m living an honest life. Do you feel pressure now knowing that fans will be looking to you to make sense of what happened, or for a reason to feel optimistic? I feel a little pressure, but I also think my concert will help people roll with the punches. And I’m gonna sing about social topics, but I also want a concert where people leave happy, and in love, and satisfied. Also Christmas is coming up, so there’s gonna be a lot of positivity. We’re not gonna have a VIP section; it’s all community, everyone together. Obviously you’re not a politician, but you are a doctor, so I wanted your take on the very real danger that’s in play now of the Affordable Care Act and Medicare being potentially cut, due to Trump’s proposed policies . I think it’s super dangerous. I haven’t read the specific policies Trump is pushing, [but] I know that federal laws affect Puerto Rico, and I know that we need more health care workers, and we need all health insurance plans to approve the few doctors that come back. Not a lot of people know that. Sometimes it takes six months to get that approval, and [some doctors] take patients for free in that time. Cutting Medicare is insanity, especially with our high elderly population. Here, you go to the mountain towns, and there’s so many elderly people who get no assistance or help. There’s no specialists up there, and you’d have to travel an hour or more to reach one. And these elderly are alone; most of their family moved away after María. I met one who told me they were diagnosed with a tumor in their head, but hadn’t checked it out for a year because their appointments were for six months out and they had no transportation. You’re a doctor, an activist, an artist, three roles with big responsibilities. How do you manage to balance all of them, physically and mentally? I get asked this a lot. I always say there’s no formula. Over time, you develop the discipline. I’ve had months where I’ve had to dedicate the whole time to justr health work and separate myself from the music. And other times I go on tour and don’t do anything health-related, except check in on Mondays to make sure everything is going well with my foundation, where I’m the medical director. But there’s no formula. Discipline, consistency, and patience. I have a schedule. Mondays, I have a call with my non-profit, scheduling our health clinics at least a month in advance. The rest of the week, four times a week, I come to the studio at 11 a.m. and dedicate 8 hours to produce or write music. Because that’s also my job: to write and create music. But discipline is important. LeBron is LeBron because he’s in the gym two to three times a day. All these successful rappers, that’s how they get to where they are. You can’t be like “Oh yeah, I’ll go to the studio once a week.” You gotta put in the time.Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google’s advertising tech constitutes a monopoly
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